HPE P26263-B21 BCM57414 2-Port 25Gb/s SFP28 PCIe Network Adapter

Product Description

The HPE P26263-B21 is a high-performance network interface card (NIC) that provides two 25 Gigabit Ethernet (25GbE) ports, utilizing SFP28 connectors. This adapter is built around the Broadcom BCM57414 controller, a leading solution for high-speed networking in modern data centers. The dual-port configuration allows for increased network bandwidth, redundancy, and load balancing, essential for mission-critical applications and demanding server workloads. The 25Gb/s speed per port significantly enhances data transfer rates, making it ideal for environments that handle large volumes of data. Connecting to the host system via a PCIe Gen3 x16 interface, the P26263-B21 ensures that the network adapter can operate at its full potential without being constrained by the bus speed. This high bandwidth is crucial for applications such as high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and large-scale cloud infrastructure. The adapter also supports advanced features like Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV), which improves the efficiency of virtualized environments by allowing virtual machines direct access to network hardware, reducing latency and CPU overhead. This network adapter is designed for deployment in HPE ProLiant servers and other compatible enterprise-grade systems. The use of SFP28 ports provides flexibility, allowing administrators to choose the appropriate optical transceivers based on the required reach and performance characteristics. The HPE P26263-B21 represents a significant step forward in network connectivity, enabling organizations to build more robust, scalable, and high-performing data center infrastructures.